Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Simi Valley, CA

7 of the 21 martial arts schools we list in Simi Valley have traditional styles. A basic map listing can't tell you whether a "martial arts" result teaches lineage-based traditional forms like karate, taekwondo, or kung fu, or runs a modern fitness-kickboxing class under the same label. Every school on this page has its traditional style confirmed from its own website or class listings, not inferred from the business name.

AAU Taekwondo Southern California Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

15 McCoy Pl, Simi Valley, CA 93065-2900

+18055275508 Website Directions

America's Best Krav Maga BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4361 Township Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063-1177

+18054331633 Website Directions

Dragon Mu Sool Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley, CA 93065-0200

+18188552221 Website Directions

King Taekwondo School Karate / taekwondo

2691 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93065

8055265425 Directions

Simi Valley Martial Arts & Fitness Karate / taekwondo

1875 Angus Ave Ste G, Simi Valley, CA 93063

8054025073 Website Directions

Sky Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2691 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93065-2664

+18059550321 Website Directions

Tiger Crane Kung Fu Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1733 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065

8053414696 Website Directions

Ask exactly which style and lineage the school teaches before your first class. "Traditional" covers very different systems — striking-focused styles like karate and taekwondo, grappling-focused styles like judo and aikido, and internal styles like tai chi — so the right fit depends on what you actually want to train.

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Good to know

What's the difference between traditional and modern martial arts schools?
Traditional schools generally follow a set curriculum tied to a specific style's history, forms, and belt-ranking system, often with added emphasis on etiquette and philosophy. Modern or hybrid schools tend to blend techniques from multiple styles or focus more narrowly on fitness or competition.

How long does it take to get a black belt in a traditional martial art?
Most traditional styles take about 3-5 years of consistent training to reach black belt, though the exact timeline varies by style, school, and how often a student trains. A school that awards black belts much faster than that is generally worth a closer look before signing up.